Dried shelled chickpeas market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled chickpeas in Asia opened the period at 14 238 thousand tons in 2018, bolstered by sustained high production levels and a consumer shift towards chickpeas as a key protein source. After a contraction to 12 908 thousand tons in 2019, the market recovered to 13 898 thousand tons in 2020.

Growth continued from 2021, aided by record production volumes and urbanization-driven demand for ethnic cuisines, reaching 14 362 thousand tons. Health and plant-based dietary trends then accelerated consumption, pushing the market to a peak of 16 275 thousand tons in 2022. A slight adjustment to 15 481 thousand tons occurred in 2023, alongside significant percentage growth in export shipments despite stable production for export.

In 2024, export values surged dramatically, with shipments to Turkey rising by 458%, driven by improved trade intelligence and buyer identification. This period also saw intensified global competition, particularly from Russia, while domestic health awareness continued to shape consumption patterns.

Production dried shelled chickpeas in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled chickpeas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled chickpeas, 2017-2020

In 2020, Asia produced 13 043 thousand tonnes of dried shelled chickpeas, marking a gradual increase of 9.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 13 219 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 18.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with production dropping by 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dried shelled chickpeas from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's exports of dried shelled chickpeas declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 84 thousand tonnes. This represented an abrupt contraction of 29.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 35.8%, with an average annual decline of 13.7%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 221 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 68.7%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 46.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's dried shelled chickpeas exports reached a diverse range of buyers. Algeria accounted for 3.3% of exports in kind, Italy for 1.7%, and the United Kingdom for 1.7%, with these three countries together contributing only 6.8% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but still notable shares, reflecting a broad and varied export portfolio.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of dried shelled chickpeas exports from Asia declined for the second year in a row in 2020, standing at 242 million US dollars. This represented a slight decline of 1.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17.5%, equating to an average annual rate of 6.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 419 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 42.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 41.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the largest group of buyers for Asia's dried shelled chickpeas in value terms included Algeria at 2.7% of exports, the United Kingdom at 1.9%, and Germany at 1.8%. However, their combined contribution was limited to 6.4% of total exports, indicating a highly diversified country structure with many smaller markets playing significant roles.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled chickpeas to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's imports of dried shelled chickpeas declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 938 thousand tonnes. This amounted to a robust decline of 18.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 36.5%, with an average annual decline of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Australia consistently led Asia's imports of dried shelled chickpeas in kind, accounting for 33.4% of the total. Russia followed with 12.8%, and Canada with 5.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 51.2% of total import flows, highlighting their dominant positions in the supply structure.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of dried shelled chickpeas imports into Asia declined for the third year in a row in 2020, amounting to 668 million US dollars. This was down by 15.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 57.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 25.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia sourced dried shelled chickpeas from a broad set of markets. Australia accounted for 29.4% of imports in value terms, Russia for 9.9%, and Mexico for 6.6%. Together, these three countries made up 45.9% of total imports, while the remaining 54.1% came from numerous smaller destinations, reflecting a diverse import structure.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020